Comparison of Tissue Oxygenation Measurement Using Multimodal Devices
NCT ID: NCT05784103
Last Updated: 2023-11-29
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COMPLETED
NA
20 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2022-03-09
2022-07-07
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Spatial Frequency Domain Imaging (SFDI): During the consenting period, the Modulim equipment will be calibrated and set up ready for scanning. The subject's volar aspect of the thumb along with the palm surface will be ready to target the optical camera head. Actual scanning takes less than 60 seconds. The images will be processed offline. During processing 3-5 different regions of interest (ROI) will be taken to measure the oxygen parameters such as tissue oxygen saturation (StO2), oxy-hemoglobin (HbO2), deoxy-hemoglobin (HbR), superficial hemoglobin (HbT1, sub-surface hemoglobin (HbT2). The model used is a Clarifi Modulim Transcutaneous oxygen monitoring (TCOM): Transcutaneous oxygen monitoring (TCOM or TcpO2) is a noninvasive, clinically-approved method to obtain skin oxygen levels. The method is quantitative and measures oxygen delivery to the skin from underlying tissue. Before positioning the electrode, an adhesive fixation ring will be placed on the dry skin on the volar aspect of the thumb and an electrolyte as a contact liquid will be filled in half and the probe is aligned into it by rotating clockwise to fasten it. The recording will be started and waited for the oxygen level to stabilize and a fixed value will be recorded. The model used is a Perimed PeriFlux 5000. The probe will be heated to about 45 degrees C. Although this device has other options, only the measurement of O2 will be performed using this device.
Apple Watch Oxygen Sensor: Smartwatch blood oxygen sensors also measure blood oxygen levels in the tissue. Apple Watch Series 6 introduced this new feature for monitoring blood oxygen levels using light-emitting diodes (LEDs) at the back of apple watches. A low blood oxygen level can be indicative of a serious health issue that needs immediate attention. The apple watch is equipped with green, red, and infrared LEDs that shine light onto the blood vessels in the wrist, with photodiodes measuring the amount of light reflected back. Apple's algorithms use this information to calculate the color of the blood, which is an indication of how much oxygen is in the blood. Bright red blood is well-oxygenated, while darker blood has less oxygen. This can measure blood oxygen levels between 70 and 100 percent. Most healthy people have blood oxygen levels that range from 95 to 100 percent. The apple watch sensor will be positioned on the user's preferred wrist.
Pulse Oximeter for Oxygen Monitoring: The pulse oximeter enables transcutaneous monitoring of the oxygen saturation of hemoglobin in arterial blood (StO2). Pulse oximetry is so widely prevalent in medical care that it is often regarded as a fifth vital sign\[3\]. It is important to understand how the technology functions as well as its limitations. To recognize the settings in which pulse oximeter readings of oxygen saturation (SpO2), an understanding of two basic principles of pulse oximetry is required: (i) how oxyhemoglobin (HbO2) is distinguished from deoxyhemoglobin (HbR) and (ii) how the SpO2 is calculated only from the arterial compartment of blood. Pulse oximetry is based on the principle that HbO2 and HbR differentially absorb red and near-infrared (IR) light. It is fortuitous that HbO2 and HbR have significant differences in absorption at red and near-IR light because these two wavelengths penetrate tissues well whereas blue, green, yellow, and far-IR light are significantly absorbed by non-vascular tissues and water \[3\]. HbO2 absorbs greater amounts of IR light and lower amounts of red light than does HbR; this is consistent with experience - well-oxygenated blood with its higher concentrations of HbO2 appears bright red to the eye because it scatters more red light than does HbR. On the other hand, HHR absorbs more red light and appears less red. Exploiting this difference in light absorption properties between HbO2 and HbR, pulse oximeters emit two wavelengths of light, red at 660 nm and near-IR at 940 nm from a pair of small light-emitting diodes located in one arm of the finger probe. The light that is transmitted through the finger is then detected by a photodiode on the opposite arm of the probe. In this study, the volar aspect of the thumb and index finger of the subject will be used to measure SpO2.
Conditions
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Study Design
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SINGLE_GROUP
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Study Groups
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Multi-Modal Measurement of Oxygen Saturation
During a single study visit, participants will have oxygen saturation measured with a number of oximetry devices including Spatial Frequency Domain Imaging (SFDI), Transcutaneous oxygen monitoring (TCOM), an Apple Watch Oxygen Sensor, and a Pulse Oximeter. Each device will be used to measure oxygen saturation of the thumb and index fingers at rest, during occlusion of blood flow to the arm (using an inflated blood pressure cuff applied to the arm), and during the hyperemic post-occlusion period. Completion of all planned interventions may take up to 2 hours on the study visit day.
Clarifi Modulum
During consenting period, the Modulim equipment will be calibrated and setup ready for scanning. Subject's volar aspect of the thumb along with the palm surface will be ready to target the optical camera head. Actual scanning takes less than 60 seconds. The images will be processed offline. During processing 3-5 different regions of interest will be taken to measure the oxygen parameters such as tissue oxygen saturation, oxy-hemoglobin, deoxy-hemoglobin, superficial hemoglobin, and sub-surface hemoglobin.
Perimed PeriFlux 5000
Transcutaneous oxygen monitoring (TCOM or TcpO2) is a noninvasive, clinically-approved method to obtain skin oxygen levels. The method is quantitative, and measures oxygen delivery to the skin from underlying tissue. Before positioning the electrode, an adhesive fixation ring will be placed on the dry skin on the volar aspect of the thumb and an electrolyte as a contact liquid will be filled half and the probe is aligned into it by rotating clock-wise to fasten it. Recording will be started and waited for the oxygen level to stabilize and a fixed value will be recorded. The probe will be heated to about 45oC. Although this device has other options, only the measurement of O2 will be performed using this device.
Apple Watch Oxygen Sensor
The apple watch is equipped with green, red, and infrared LEDs that shine light onto the blood vessels in the wrist, with photodiodes measuring the amount of light reflected back. Apple's algorithms use this information to calculate the color of the blood, which is an indication of how much oxygen is in the blood. Bright red blood is well oxygenated, while darker blood has less oxygen. This can measure blood oxygen levels between 70 and 100 percent. Most healthy people have blood oxygen levels that range from 95 to 100 percent. The apple watch sensor will be positioned on the user's preferred wrist.
Innovo iP 900AP
The pulse oximeter enables transcutaneous monitoring of the oxygen saturation of hemoglobin in arterial blood. In this study, volar aspect of thumb and index finder of the subject will be used to measure blood oxygen saturation.
Interventions
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Clarifi Modulum
During consenting period, the Modulim equipment will be calibrated and setup ready for scanning. Subject's volar aspect of the thumb along with the palm surface will be ready to target the optical camera head. Actual scanning takes less than 60 seconds. The images will be processed offline. During processing 3-5 different regions of interest will be taken to measure the oxygen parameters such as tissue oxygen saturation, oxy-hemoglobin, deoxy-hemoglobin, superficial hemoglobin, and sub-surface hemoglobin.
Perimed PeriFlux 5000
Transcutaneous oxygen monitoring (TCOM or TcpO2) is a noninvasive, clinically-approved method to obtain skin oxygen levels. The method is quantitative, and measures oxygen delivery to the skin from underlying tissue. Before positioning the electrode, an adhesive fixation ring will be placed on the dry skin on the volar aspect of the thumb and an electrolyte as a contact liquid will be filled half and the probe is aligned into it by rotating clock-wise to fasten it. Recording will be started and waited for the oxygen level to stabilize and a fixed value will be recorded. The probe will be heated to about 45oC. Although this device has other options, only the measurement of O2 will be performed using this device.
Apple Watch Oxygen Sensor
The apple watch is equipped with green, red, and infrared LEDs that shine light onto the blood vessels in the wrist, with photodiodes measuring the amount of light reflected back. Apple's algorithms use this information to calculate the color of the blood, which is an indication of how much oxygen is in the blood. Bright red blood is well oxygenated, while darker blood has less oxygen. This can measure blood oxygen levels between 70 and 100 percent. Most healthy people have blood oxygen levels that range from 95 to 100 percent. The apple watch sensor will be positioned on the user's preferred wrist.
Innovo iP 900AP
The pulse oximeter enables transcutaneous monitoring of the oxygen saturation of hemoglobin in arterial blood. In this study, volar aspect of thumb and index finder of the subject will be used to measure blood oxygen saturation.
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Able to understand and complete the Informed Consent
* Both males and females
* Age between 18-65 years
* All ethnic backgrounds
Exclusion Criteria
* Smoking tobacco product
* Prisoners
* Cannot consent for themselves
18 Years
65 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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Indiana University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Surya Gnyawali
Asst. Professor
Principal Investigators
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Surya C. Gnyawali, PhD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
University of Pittsburgh and Indiana University, School of Medicine
Locations
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Indiana University, School of Medicine
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Surya C. Gnyawali, University of Pittsburgh, UPMC
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Countries
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References
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Jones MD, Taylor JL, Barry BK. Occlusion of blood flow attenuates exercise-induced hypoalgesia in the occluded limb of healthy adults. J Appl Physiol (1985). 2017 May 1;122(5):1284-1291. doi: 10.1152/japplphysiol.01004.2016. Epub 2017 Feb 9.
El Masry M, Li R, Balasubramani GK, Roy S, Sen CK, Gnyawali SC. Comparative assessment of healthy tissue oxygenation using near-infrared imaging, transcutaneous oxygen measurement, and plethysmography. Sci Rep. 2025 Aug 19;15(1):30424. doi: 10.1038/s41598-025-15767-2.
Provided Documents
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Document Type: Study Protocol
Document Type: Statistical Analysis Plan
Document Type: Informed Consent Form
Other Identifiers
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13895
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id